[PodcastMN] interesting perspective on the digital revolution

[Michael Koppelman]

On Jun 26, 2007, at 7:30 AM, Creot Radio wrote:

> i think also that the notion that bands can record themselves now  
> and that the quality is comparable to what you get in a studio is  
> really naive.  i think there are a few people out there who are  
> musicians and really talented engineers, but there are less of them  
> than you would think.  engineering is an art unto itself.  i like  
> to think of myself as an engineer.  but when you compare things  
> that i have recorded with that of say my boyfriend (who has been a  
> professional engineer for over 20 years), there is no comparison.   
> you can't bottle up all that experience and make an mp3 out of it.

I agree. Some people can get lucky some of the time, but to sound  
really, really good you still need good gear, good ears and  
experience doing it.

> did i mention that i just got an ipod?  my first one.  my biggest  
> complaint?  the sound quality is awful.

You must have really good ears. It does make me wonder what D/A's  
they use and how different each of the different iPod models are  
engineered in that regard.  I don't listen to music on my iPod all  
that often.

M.


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